If one is interested in visiting historical sites in Gujarat then Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is the best bet. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2004 is a must visit. This place is located at a distance of 50 kms from Vadodara and I am happy to visit this place during my tour of the state.
It is spread over an area of more than 1329 hectares of which Primary Heritage Zone covers 983 hectares. This is largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape and it also includes prehistoric sites. The landscape consists undulating hillocks and plateaus. There are steep rock exposures formed by ancient volcanic eruptions and lava flows.
Champaner is to the south of Pavagadh Hill. Pavagadh Hill rises to a height of 800 meters is considered to be one of the oldest rock formations in India. The site has many religious monuments of Gujarati Sultans, Rajputs, and Jains. There are also palaces, entrance gates and arches, tombs and residential complexes.
We shall soon explore more of this place.
It is spread over an area of more than 1329 hectares of which Primary Heritage Zone covers 983 hectares. This is largely unexcavated archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage properties cradled in an impressive landscape and it also includes prehistoric sites. The landscape consists undulating hillocks and plateaus. There are steep rock exposures formed by ancient volcanic eruptions and lava flows.
Champaner is to the south of Pavagadh Hill. Pavagadh Hill rises to a height of 800 meters is considered to be one of the oldest rock formations in India. The site has many religious monuments of Gujarati Sultans, Rajputs, and Jains. There are also palaces, entrance gates and arches, tombs and residential complexes.
We shall soon explore more of this place.
excellent view :)
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like a fascinating place to visit. I look forward to learning more about it.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like an interesting park to explore.
ReplyDeleteInteresting..!
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting taster of the area. You manage to put so much into your brief posts. I think that brief is good by the way, and usually reveals a personal take on a place.
ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
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ReplyDeletemuch love...
Nice to know more about this place.
ReplyDeleteVery informative...
ReplyDeleteArchaeological ruins always interest me - they is so much story,history and legend around them.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an interesting place.
ReplyDeleteImagine all those beautiful historical and architectural treasures you show us and here are acres and acres waiting to be discovered. Incredible to think about.
ReplyDeletethe sky is such a soft and lovely blue over the dry landscape.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing place, Rajesh, and lovely blue skies as well!! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a whole day at least is needed to visit this place.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is quite the place.
ReplyDeleteThat looks beautiful. Is that a gondola for people to ride?
ReplyDeleteInteresting machines.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLindas fotos!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a big place to explore.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting place! Beatiful photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful countryside. Tom The Backroads Traveller
ReplyDeleteI love UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and wish I could visit them all!
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thanks for sharing these photos! Those towers are amazing!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful post for SWF!
ReplyDeleteIt's a beautiful landscape and not what I would have expected.
ReplyDeletebeautiful landscape.Hope to see more of it
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful site to visit . It deserve to be the world heritage site .
ReplyDeletelooks like a lovely place to visit :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely views :)
ReplyDeleteIt's so vast !!seems like an awesome place !
ReplyDeleteLooks like a very interesting place :)
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